diff --git a/student_code/ui.py b/student_code/ui.py
index 7f3814f..0add4d9 100644
--- a/student_code/ui.py
+++ b/student_code/ui.py
@@ -115,6 +115,9 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
                 #last_key = key
             except AttributeError:
                 key_queue.put(str(key))
+                if str(key) == "Key.space":
+                    car.toggle_beacon()
+                    beacon_label.config(text=f"Beacon {car.get_beacon_state()}")
 
         def on_release(key):
             # Stop listener if ESC is pressed